Mary's Prune Cake Recipe

Indulge in Mary's Spiced Prune Cake, a family heirloom recipe passed down through generations! This intensely flavorful, moist, and dense cake is a true taste of home. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe delivers a comforting classic with a touch of warm spice. My husband's childhood favorite, it's guaranteed to become a family staple in your home too!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 7236.7 kcal
Protein 171g
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Ingredients for Mary's Prune Cake

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How to Make Mary's Prune Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in the pitted prunes and chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 60-80 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

246 g

Sugar

2374g

Fat

519g

Carbs

287g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mary's Prune Cake?

Mary's Prune Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mary's Prune Cake?

Mary's Prune Cake has approximately 7236.7 calories per serving, with about 171 g protein, 287 g carbohydrates and 619 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mary's Prune Cake?

The key ingredients for Mary's Prune Cake are Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Flour, Baking Soda, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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